This series examines the British uprising against Roman occupation in 60 AD led by the famed warrior Queen Boudica. In this commentary we will provide a detailed account of the Battle of Watling Street itself, and determine exactly why Boudica’s rebel force was defeated, despite its massive numerical superiority.

After having her kingdom seized, her two young daughters and herself publicly humiliated and violated, and her tribe reduced to slavery status by the Romans, Queen Boudica of the Iceni kingdom swears revenge! In this first of two articles dealing with Boudica’s uprising in 60 AD, we will see how this unrelenting queen unleashes her vengeance on the Roman occupiers!